News

Community comes together to install life-saving defibrillator 

Housing Plus Group and Wrekin Housing Group boards approve merger

Celebrating National Customer Service Week 2024

Share your views – Housing Ombudsman’s housing maintenance investigation 

Homes Plus sponsors Shrewsbury Pride event 

Progressive and resilient through change – Group annual report 2023-24

MBA Apprenticeship success for our Director of housing Sam Allcott 

Removing the barriers to home ownership 

Making homes more energy efficient for customers

Housing Plus Group is upgrading homes across Staffordshire and Shropshire to make them warmer, greener and cheaper to run.

Ten simple steps to help keep our customers safe and warm in their homes 

World Suicide Prevention Day 

Homes Plus money advice service boosts customers’ household income by £3m 

Green-fingered volunteers lend a helping hand at retirement living scheme 

ReConnected project celebrates one year of bringing people and communities together in Staffordshire 

Did you know that our customer policies are now available in almost 100 different languages?

Homes Plus supports Stafford’s first ever Pride festival 

First birthday party for Burton Square Community Hub 

Supporting safety initiative for Shropshire children

Work completed on new affordable housing development in Shropshire village

My Community Fund helps charity tackle loneliness and isolation 

Life-saving defibrillator installed at Meole Community Hub

Today we are announcing that Housing Plus Group and The Wrekin Housing Group are proposing to come together as one organisation.

Nostalgic performance ‘reconnects’ Staffordshire residents 

Providing affordable homes in rural areas of Staffordshire and Shropshire

Handover of affordable homes in Shropshire town

We are delighted to have taken handover of eight homes for affordable rent and shared ownership at Oakmere Ridge, in Ellesmere.

Homes Plus marks Pride month by signing up to HouseProud pledge

Homes Plus My Community Fund helps more people enjoy the outdoors 

People on low incomes are improving their health by enjoying the great outdoors, with support from Homes Plus.

Rohan wins Apprentice of the Year Award 

Congratulations are in order for our electrical apprentice Rohan, who took home the Apprentice of the Year Award at the 2024 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) Awards last week.

Prison sentence sends warning over meter tampering 

A tenant, who tampered with an electricity meter, has been jailed after breaching an injunction obtained by Homes Plus.

Our Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) 23-24

We’re committed to listening to our tenants and making changes to improve your experience.

Celebrating our involved customers during Volunteers’ Week 2024

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying thank you to our involved customers for helping to shape our services

Highlighting our new energy efficient homes on World Environment Day 

This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting the energy efficient features of our new homes in Baschurch

Gwen’s community work earns her a Mayor of Shrewsbury award  

A resident in one of our retirement living schemes has won a Mayor of Shrewsbury award for promoting and enhancing the local community.

The Sandford holds ‘trip down memory lane’ to mark International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every year on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

Local Hero Stephanie a favourite with neighbours  

Homes Plus has named Stafford resident Stephanie, as its latest Local Hero.

Homes Plus continues support for Staffordshire’s Best Kept Village & Community competition

A much-loved contest encouraging residents of Staffordshire villages to take pride in their local community has received another boost from our Homes Plus My Community Fund. 

David’s first aid skills save choking baby

Homes Plus plasterer David Rossiter has been hailed a hero, after jumping into action to administer emergency first aid to a poorly baby boy.

Why now is a great time to #BeMoreHPG

We’re pleased to share our brand-new recruitment video.

Choir raise the roof at retirement living scheme

Residents living in one of our retirement living schemes have put on their first ever performance as a choir.

Have your say – Housing Ombudsman invites Homes Plus residents to apply for next Resident Panel

The Housing Ombudsman is inviting social housing residents to apply to join its Resident Panel.

Sport England grant helps older people get active

Boost to community hub at local primary school

Planting new trees to help brighten up neighbourhood

Award success for Steve

Solving murder over mocktails

Housing Plus Group celebrates apprenticeship success stories

National Apprenticeship Week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring.

The Sandford Nursing Home celebrates 5 Star food hygiene rating

Celebrating the completion of new affordable homes in South Staffordshire village.

Housing Plus Group has been celebrating the completion of a new development of homes for social rent and shared ownership in a South Staffordshire village.

Delivering festive cheer to families in need this Christmas

Merry Christmas from Housing Plus Group

Building stronger relationships with our customers

Much-needed grants help local foodbanks make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas

Homes Plus is helping you keep well and warm this winter

New homes boost for Staffordshire village

Safeguarding Adults Week: safeguarding yourself and others

Exciting schedule of free activities and social events for people aged 55+

Soft play centre opens sensory room thanks to funding from Homes Plus

Have your say on the joint Complaint Handling Code

We are supporting Stop Loan Sharks Week 2023

Have your say – South Staffordshire Council’s Residents’ Survey

How shared ownership helped 21-year-old make dream of owning her own home a reality

Recycle Week 2023

Employment and money advice officer thanked for helping customer out of homelessness

A customer supported by our employment and money advisor Toni Roberts, has credited her with changing his life.

Construction underway on new affordable homes in Pontesbury

Memory cafés open in Staffordshire villages

National Scrutiny Week 2023

Introducing Chatticus, our new chatbot

Homes Plus launches new community hub for Burton Square

Inspired and guided by our values

How a first-time buyer bought a two-bedroom home through the Shared Ownership scheme

Boost to food banks in Staffordshire and Shropshire

Three steps to safer homes in Gas Safety Week 11-17 September

Homes Plus backs Staffordshire’s Best Kept Village Competition

Homes Plus My Community Fund supports Shrewsbury Men’s Shed

Work underway on 20 affordable homes in Baschurch

Introducing our new Compliments Form

Opening week is a success at our new Burton Square Community Hub!

Share your experience – Housing Ombudsman’s report into communications and relationships

Responsible pet ownership

MP visits our retirement living community in Kinver

Parent & toddler group receives funding boost from Homes Plus

Homes development still serving the needs of rural community

ASB Awareness Week: tackling hate crime

ASB Awareness Week: feel safe in your home and proud of your neighbourhood

Homes Plus My Community Fund supports sign language classes

Making our websites more accessible for customers

Affordable homes made more energy efficient

Housing Plus Group backs Shrewsbury & Oswestry Crucial Crew

Care Plus shortlisted for two national awards

Carer’s Week 2023

It’s National Volunteers’ Week!

Housing Plus Group named one of best places to work

Friday 12 May is International Nurses Day

HPG shortlisted for employer award

Homes Plus helps villagers with Coronation tree planting

Party time at The Sandford

Meet our amazing Care Plus volunteer – Sam

A responsible landlord

Workshops for board and customers

Quality Homes Standard

Our new priority repairs team

Our new Customer Partnership Panel

Improving our online services

Improving the customer experience

Grant to bring communities together

Fully compliant and financially stable

Fairness at our heart

Homes to be warmer, greener and more affordable thanks to £3.52 million government grant

Care Plus finalist for Best Older People’s Landlord

New homes taking shape in Bilbrook

Housing Plus Group celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Mums’ football team scores funding boost from Homes Plus

Season’s greetings from Housing Plus Group

Christmas boost for food banks and community groups

Homes Plus named finalist in UK Housing Awards

Funding boost for young musicians

Completion of landmark project in popular Shropshire town

Celebrations for our 1st birthday

“Shared ownership has given us the key to buying a home of our own, without breaking the bank. It’s beautiful, it’s ours and we love it.”

National Scrutiny Week 2022

Our 2021-22 annual report

With deep sorrow we wish to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen for her enduring service and devotion. Rest in peace Your Majesty.

Plus services help customers save £2.78m

Happy birthday Corsers Court!

Housing Plus Group development shortlisted for national award

Graduation day for HPG apprentices

Housing Plus Group named in Top 50 Biggest Builders 2022

Congratulations Oliver and Liam

Working in partnership to tackle anti-social behaviour

Stuart’s pedals raise pounds

Residents receive funding boost from Homes Plus

Rising to the challenges of rural housing

Supporting our customers to a brighter future 

Employer accolades for Housing Plus Group

Housing Plus Group named Employer of the Year for apprenticeships

Support for Ukraine

Good neighbour Kerry shortlisted for top award

Bringing people together with help from the Homes Plus My Community Fund

102 reasons for a great party!

Homes Plus supports local villages

Boost to plans for warmer, more efficient homes

Royal engagement for Karen

Celebrating our learning stars

Memorial bench unveiled on site of landmark housing project

Apprenticeship degree a great choice for Emma

Discover a wealth of opportunities at our careers fair in Stafford on April 27

New homes boost for Shropshire village

Handover of landmark housing project in Staffordshire

Customers go digital with new tablet computers

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) launches consultation on proposed new tenant satisfaction measures

Apprenticeships grow skills

Bright spark Liam uses apprenticeship to begin electrical career

Great news for Joey

Top award for homes and maintenance  

Success for Heather and David

Housing Plus Group celebrates completion of new-build homes in Stafford

A year for people and partnerships

Tribute surprises good neighbour

Wren House welcomes its first visitors

HPG shortlisted for community award

Homes Plus puts art on local roads

Property Plus is named finalist in UK Housing Awards

Bright future for bowling club thanks to funding boost

Our new chapter starts here

Housing hero receives lifetime award

Green-fingered Ken makes Care Plus courtyard bloom

Dream home for Melanie, thanks to shared ownership

The merger between Housing Plus Group and Stafford and Rural Homes was intended to give the Group greater resilience

As I reflect on 2020/21 one word comes to mind: resilience.

When I reflect on 2020-21, the most satisfying aspect of our response to the pandemic was the adaptability demonstrated by so many teams and individuals.

Message from the Chief executive

Throughout this year I have been inspired by the commitment of all our teams.

Message from the Chair

Surprise for Local Hero Neil

Top grade for Housing Plus Group

Support for community groups from Housing Plus Group

“I felt as though I was doing something really worthwhile.”

New team aims to build safer communities by tackling anti-social behaviour

MP visits new affordable homes in Stafford

Tom’s new role helps keep our customers safe

New Housing Plus Group podcast spotlights rural housing

Joe’s job satisfaction in making a positive difference

Housing association set to transform former pub site

Apprenticeship a great fit for Nathan

Tortoise talk bridges generation gap for new pen pals

Two Housing Plus Group tenants join new national panel

Vaccination joy at Cherry Tree Court

Volunteer boosts local charity

Hat-trick of success for Care Plus

Housing Plus Group awards multi-million pound contract to supply and store building materials

Severnside answers emergency appeal

Boost for fund that’s supporting communities

New Year honour for Care Plus board chair

Housing Plus Group secures £70 million funding deal

Lockdown love blooms for Shropshire seniors

Jo braves the shave to ‘give something back’ in cancer treatment

Housing Plus Group marks milestone anniversary with good news for home-seekers

Care Plus acquires Shropshire nursing home

Celebrating our customer service heroes

BeConnected is reconnecting!

The financial case for merger was compelling.

I am proud of what we have already achieved together

Message from the Chair

When we prepared for merger in 2019, we agreed outcomes that are as clear as they are ambitious for our repairs and maintenance services.

Preparing for merger in 2019, we recognised that there was a superb opportunity to integrate the care services of Housing Plus Group and Stafford and Rural Homes.

Message from the Chief executive

Work starts on our new retirement living homes in Kinver

Housing Plus Group named in Top 50 Biggest Builders

Frontline support team shortlisted for Housing Heroes Award

From the frontline: The telecare team, Parker Court

Kind-hearted Betty is neighbourhood hero

From the frontline: Sharon Turner, taking on a different role to help our customers

Working together to stay safe during unprecedented times

Strong demand for affordable village homes

Housing Plus Group highlights importance of affordable homes in local villages

Life in lockdown – Betty

Coronavirus: unexpected benefits from new ways of working

Carers Week 8-14 June: Thanks for YOUR support

From the frontline: Carers Week

Coronavirus crisis can’t stop us tackling loneliness!

“Some parts of my job are a bit more difficult at the moment but for our customers, it’s a lifeline.”

Housing Plus Group launches community grants initiative

Coronavirus brings out the very best in our team

Life in lockdown: A new series of reports in the words of our customers

Photos from the frontline

Thousands of customers benefitting from reassurance calls

Isolating residents raise the roof with virtual singalongs

BeConnected members join in lottery celebrations

Volunteers making a difference

Apprentices building firm foundations for trade careers

Happy 100th birthday Madge!

Partners celebrate regeneration success

Apprentice Nathan dives in and skillfully fits new bathroom

Food for thought from Housing Plus Group

Kind hearts at community group

Housing heroes shine in Top 40 chart

Social media brings smiles for Joyce

Success at the double for Housing Plus Group

A little help for our ‘Friends’

Launch of new housing group for Staffordshire and Shropshire

Focus on apprenticeships

Working together to tackle housing challenges

Craft Club lends a hand

Celebrating a successful year for the Group

“I know that we’re listened to. As customers, we can make a difference”

Making a big difference to customers’ lives

Care Plus resident is green-fingered guru for local school children

Investing in our homes and services

A growing business

A marvellous Care Plus team

Partnership in action

Making a positive difference 

Neighbouring housing associations to merge

Inspirational Amy wins national award

Leading housing association announces 220 new homes in Perton

Head visits pupils at motivational homework club

Housing association becomes Dementia Friendly

Crumble – guide dog in training

Local employer shortlisted for national awards

Ken Jervis – Communities that Work

Rapid response triage repair service delivers speedy results

“We didn’t know where to turn”

Customer contacts us for budgeting advice and gets work experience bonus

Jake Rotherham – Communities that Work

Luke Carswell – Communities that Work

Official opening for Wellington’s affordable homes

Midlands finance team shortlisted for national title

Michael Ratcliffe: Severnside Housing customer and award-winning advocate for people with learning disabilities

National recognition for housing association

Shropshire’s HomeLife becomes part of Care Plus

Helping us to improve our communications

Staying safe at Christmas

Top award for Care Plus

“I’ve been made to feel extremely useful.”

The apprentices – you’re hired!

Your voice is transforming our services

Katie goes back to her roots in Kinver

Sam’s a housing hit in new Top 40

TV makes stars of Shrewsbury silver surfers

Social Housing Green Paper consultation

Housing Plus Group finance team measuring up to famous names

Housing Plus Group signs up for homelessness Commitment to Refer

Developing confidence with computers at the Digital Den

Residents compete to see how their sunflowers measure up

Delivering care on two wheels

£2 billion boost will help build the homes our communities need

Planning go-ahead for pioneering retirement apartments in Kinver

Flower power – neighbours dig for victory in village contest

Awash with praise for new bathroom

Installing life-saving technology in our homes

At home in River View

Secure future for supported housing

Creating vibrant communities in our two counties

Another standout year for Severn Homes

Making Housing Plus Group a great place to work

Maintaining our high-performing repairs service

What an amazing year it has been for Care Plus!

Digital Den open evening

Taking the first steps into a rewarding career

Essington residents delighted by visiting alpacas

Looking to the future

Green fingered housing colleagues dig in for garden makeover

‘Allo ‘Allo, a touch of Paris comes to Penkridge

The Prince’s Trust Team Programme presentations

Top marks for Housing Plus Group

Developing employability skills

Housing group celebrates a year of charitable giving

Construct your career with us

The Prince’s Trust – creating life changing journeys

Responding to feedback – recent changes to our service

Midlands employer shortlisted for national awards

Building a brighter future – Val and Edge

Plans submitted in Kinver

Sharing stories of our success – part two

Triple award success for Housing Plus Group

Sharing stories of our success – part one

Care Plus raise a cuppa to celebrate ‘Good’ CQC inspection

Helping Shropshire people build a brighter future

Apprenticeships: be part of our success

Watch demolition of landmark building in Telford

Former homeless woman helps housing group win major award

Many happy returns to Marj

Plans approved to help transform part of Telford town centre

Curlew Meadows from the sky

The making of the #BuildingOurFutureHPG film

Shortlisting success for Property Plus

Apprenticeship scheme up for major award

Festive food parcels for those in need

Cake and a spade got carers through the snow

Danielle stars in #BuildingourFutureHPG campaign

Expansion of At Home care service brings jobs boost to Shropshire

New housing group HQ would help transform town centre

Triple success for housing association

Caring Diane shortlisted for top award

Celebrations for housing group

The importance of care in the community

Care Plus backs the fight against heart disease

Pupils top of the class for volunteering

Shortage of village homes hit world’s longest running soap opera

New home is the key to freedom for Debbie

Fact-finding visit for chief whip

Awards at the double for Housing Plus Group

Study shows social benefit of housing investment

Larger-than-life locals star in poster campaign

Big Lunch celebrates building of new community

New community marks £20 million of investment in rural homes

Victoria celebrates new life-changing community in rural Shropshire

Pillar gave Ben strength to change his life

National recognition for electrical training

Community day fun to launch exciting new Learning Programme

Volunteer Lynn lends a helping hand

World Environment Day 2017

National award for home improvements

£4 million flagship development in Shrewsbury wins top award

Home maintenance team in line for national award

Shared celebrations for housing association

Saying it with cake to celebrate a year of charitable giving.

National award for housing association

Severnside Housing fund food parcels for the local community

Severnside celebrates the official opening of new homes in Abbey Foregate

Merger success brings national award

New recruits on the road to success with safe driving scheme

New housing provider for Staffordshire and Shropshire